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Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

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These Chicken Pillows with Creamy Parmesan Sauce are a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner ready in no time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pillows
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions Substitute with chives for a similar taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 package Refrigerated Crescent Rolls Use gluten-free for a gluten-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1 cup Italian-Seasoned Breadcrumbs Use panko for extra crunch.
Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Forms the base of the sauce.
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Substitute with cornstarch for a gluten-free option.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Use low-sodium to control saltiness.
  • 1 cup Milk Use whole milk for richness or non-dairy milk for lactose-free.
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Add to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Add to taste.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, softened cream cheese, chopped green onions, salt, and pepper.
  3. Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls and place a generous heaping tablespoon of the chicken filling at the wide end of each triangle. Roll tightly.
  4. Dip each pillow in melted butter and roll in Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and milk, simmering until thickened.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve warm, drizzling the creamy Parmesan sauce over the chicken pillows.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pillowCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and adjust spices to taste for personalization.

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